Ministry of Creative Economy Affirms Creative Economy as New Engine of Economic Growth

Through events such as the Banten Creative Festival (BCF) Ramadan 2026, it is hoped that more local Indonesian brands will be able to develop and gain recognition on a global scale.

“This festival provides space for young talents to showcase their works, collaborate, and gain wider recognition, while also strengthening the creative economy ecosystem in Banten,” said Teuku Riefky when confirmed by Antara from Jakarta on Thursday.

“We see the Banten Creative Fest Ramadan as real evidence of how the creativity and boldness of the younger generation can become the driving force of the creative economy,” he stated.

While visiting the creative booths, Teuku Riefky chatted with business actors, one of whom came from the Astron Kiddos brand, which carries the philosophy of “children who dream,” inspired by the words “astronaut” and “kiddos”. This brand has developed along with the increasing interest of the public in local distro products from the City of Serang.

“The creative economy must be promoted together so that more local Indonesian works and brands can level up and be recognised at the global level,” said the Minister of Creative Economy.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Banten, Achmad Dimyati Natakusumah, views the presence of the Minister of Creative Economy as a form of support from the central government for local creative actors. Unrestricted discussions with business actors serve as valuable lessons for creative economy enthusiasts in Banten.

BCF is a creative economy event that features creative booths of local products, cuisine, music entertainment, and community activities in one interactive space, especially packaged with a Ramadan atmosphere.

The festival, which has been running for nine years, serves as a platform for MSME actors and local brands to market products, expand networks, and bring creative works closer to the wider public.